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stem cell controversy  

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  • Stem cells are utility and repair units of the body that serve a central function in the maintenance and regeneration of organs and tissues throughout life. Adult stem cells (ASC) derived from tissue sources such as bone marrow have been used in various medical therapies for several decades. [Source: Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Communication; Stem Cell Controversy]

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